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Business Retention and Development Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />October 1, 2018 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Caranci asked the BRaD <br />committee to review the sign code, when it is implemented, and how it is enforced. <br />His signage has been noticed as in violation. Caranci heard that a business had <br />trouble getting a sign approved. Caranci asked about an extension for his Grain <br />Elevator development, he said a planning commissioner stated "I'm watching this <br />project". <br />VI. BUSINESS MATTERS OF THE COMMITTEE: <br />1. Street Faire Review: DeJong presented the Street Faire review that was <br />submitted to City Council. Oberholzer said his business revenue was off <br />significantly on Street Faire nights vs. a normal Friday night. 4-5000 attendees <br />each night on average. DeJong noted that if community desires larger attendance, <br />then perhaps consider adjusting the layout of the venue to accommodate more <br />people. <br />Caranci noted he had trouble getting a booth at the Street Faire. <br />2. Louisville Business Forum Discussion: Housing was the most desired topic. <br />DeJong asked what type of presentation / message to communicate to businesses. <br />DeJong proposed a panel discussion with BCHA, a housing developer, and <br />primary employer discussing the challenge. <br />Oberholzer was interested in showing the recent growth and the demographics of <br />Louisville. <br />Discussion of the other topics to consider. Signage discussion. Transportation. <br />Marketing promotion efforts / new communications person. "Business State of the <br />City" meeting. A "What is and is not working" meeting. <br />It was decided to have the event discuss housing, parking, marketing, and signage <br />in `booths'. Include "What's working and not working" boxes, and a kickoff <br />presentation to briefly touch on each issue. <br />VII. ED Update. Mr. DeJong provided the Committee with an update on economic <br />development / commercial activity in Louisville, including the following items: <br />i. McCaslin Area RFP for market study of the Centennial Valley <br />commercial area. <br />ii. Downtown Parking Structure Conceptual Design process. <br />iii. Phillips 66 Parcel. <br />